Is prior welding experience required?

No, this workshop is designed for beginners, and expert instructors will guide you through every step.

Dress in comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for manual work, and be prepared for possible metal dust or sparks.

How many people will be in the session?

Each workshop session is limited to ensure personalized attention, typically around 8-12 participants.

Can I customize my spider?

Absolutely! You can add personalized touches like paint or accessories to your metal spider.

Is there a bonus for creating multiple projects?

Participants can choose to make additional smaller decorations for an extra fee, space permitting.

What if I can’t attend on the scheduled day?

Contact the business to inquire about future dates and availability.

DIY Outdoor Craft: Giant Halloween Spider by Craftsman Ave | Events

Craftsman Ave's workshop in the heart of the local outdoor arts scene offers a distinctive way to get hands-on with outdoor-inspired creativity. Located just a short drive from the city, this event invites adventurers and DIY enthusiasts alike to channel their inner sculptor and welder. The session begins with a brief introduction on safety and welding basics, followed by guided techniques to shape and assemble a towering metal spider—perfect for Halloween or any fan of large-scale outdoor decor.

The workshop takes place in a spacious outdoor area, where participants can work amid fresh air and natural light, adding an outdoor adventure vibe to the crafting process. The key features include the impressive, multi-segmented legs, sharp fangs, and a textured body designed for durability and visual impact. Unique elements like weather-resistant metal and personalized touches make each spider one-of-a-kind. The experience not only results in a striking seasonal decoration but also offers insight into metalworking, reinforcing the DIY ethic that makes Craftsman Ave a standout among local craft studios.

Why this experience is special? It blends outdoor creativity with practical skills, making it ideal for those looking to combine a love of the outdoors with hands-on projects. The workshop’s setting encourages a connection with natural materials and the satisfaction of creating something large, functional, and visually striking—perfect for DIYers, horror fans, or those wanting a memorable Halloween project. Craftsman Ave fosters a community spirit, making each participant feel like part of an outdoor craft adventure that’s as inspiring as it is fun.

About Craftsman Ave

Craftsman Ave is a hands-on maker workshop company that runs a wide range of craft and fabrication classes. The business offers workshops in metalworking, woodworking, stained glass, bladesmithing, leatherwork, electronics refurbishment, and cocktail barrel aging. Classes range from brief 3–4 hour beginner sessions to intensive full-day experiences and intermediate blacksmithing, giving students practical, project-based learning.

Instructors at Craftsman Ave focus on safety and skill development, teaching soldering, welding, forging, knife heat-treating, CNC basics, and finishing techniques. Projects listed include stained glass nightlights and art pieces, copper lamp construction, steel planter fabrication, custom side tables and longboards, classic Game Boy refurbishment, and multiple knife-making formats from railroad spike blades to Damascus steel creations. Several offerings mention sessions held in Brooklyn.

Craftsman Ave emphasizes hands-on instruction with small-group workshops that guide participants from tool introduction to finished, personalized projects. The curriculum covers practical techniques—measuring, cutting, soldering, hammer-forging, quenching, polishing, and handle fitting—so participants leave with tangible skills and a completed object.

Bookings are typically organized per-session with explicit project outcomes, materials use, and instructor support. The business presents a diverse set of workshops that combine traditional craft methods and modern fabrication tools to help hobbyists, gift-givers, and aspiring makers create high-quality, customized goods. Safety protocols, instructor oversight, and supplied materials are standard for each session, and many workshops are suitable for group events, corporate team-building, birthday parties, and personalized gift-making. Participants receive step-by-step instruction and take home a finished, usable item that reflects individual design choices and learned techniques and continued support.